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M20 2YE

Ambrose Drive

Didsbury West

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Detailed insights for M20 2YE

Overview

Postcode M20 2YE is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury West ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Merseybank & Barlow Moor area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year. The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merseybank Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

Approximately 27.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from M20 2YE.

Flood risk

No risk

Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M20 2YE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Withington (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 2YE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 2YE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMerseybank ParkMediumWalking directions to Merseybank Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
6,644.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.26(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.48(+9%)
Burglary
18.26(+230%)
Vehicle crime
15.82(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.17(+35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
62.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
5.92%
Other White
17
5.59%
Pakistani
16
5.26%
Irish
11
3.62%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
52.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
No qualifications
27
11.39%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.06%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
31.78%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Other social rented
30
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.18%
Social rents from council
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Didsbury West

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)275
Typical range (middle 50%)£253K – £547K

Based on 275 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Didsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £1,679,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Didsbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£780,000£473
Semi-Detached43£670,000£453
Terraced64£495,000£446
Flats151£263,500£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Didsbury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£881,500£196,500£410,000£365,000
2017£890,000£212,000£475,000£365,500
2018£672,500£234,000£457,498£370,000
2019£652,475£235,000£469,995£372,500
2020£749,950£225,000£544,500£400,000
2021£850,000£227,000£525,000£411,500
2022£777,500£239,500£520,000£470,000
2023£850,250£237,000£575,000£450,000
2024£1,125,000£255,000£527,500£488,000
2025£812,500£264,250£639,875£512,250
2026£451,250£272,500£665,000£435,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didsbury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333£296£349£321
2017£353£307£321£343
2018£389£320£361£343
2019£388£338£384£347
2020£400£330£349£364
2021£384£345£381£382
2022£445£353£426£431
2023£490£374£445£424
2024£470£370£397£441
2025£460£370£448£443
2026£451£379£447£492
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didsbury West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Didsbury West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2YE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2YE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202528, Ambrose Drive, Manchester, M20 2YESemi-DetachedFreehold£487,500
05 Sept 202513, Highcroft Avenue, Manchester, M20 2YNSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
01 May 20258, Highcroft Avenue, Manchester, M20 2YNSemi-DetachedFreehold£379,200
14 May 20268, Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, M20 2YFDetachedLeasehold£173,000
19 Jan 202632, Darley Avenue, Manchester, M20 2YDSemi-DetachedFreehold£740,000

Schools

In the M20 2YE postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 2YE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Ambrose RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLancasterian SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableManchester Muslim Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 2YE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 2YE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda Express849 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2ZFWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M20 2YE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Leech

Didsbury West - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jeff Smith

Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester WithingtonE14001354
WardDidsbury WestE05011363
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Merseybank & Barlow MoorE02001086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 042CE01005079
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 2YE

Is M20 2YE (Merseybank & Barlow Moor) safe?

The area around M20 2YE records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M20 2YE?

The median sale price around M20 2YE in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 275 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 2YE?

There are 14 schools close to M20 2YE, including St Ambrose RC Primary School (Good), Lancasterian School (Good) and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 2YE?

The closest station to M20 2YE is Withington (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,255 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 2YE?

M20 2YE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 2YE (Merseybank & Barlow Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 2YE is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Leech (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.